1. During the recruitment process, I was not really told what the job role entailed which is door-door sales (which I was not interested in at all) . The job was advertised as “sales and marketing” however once I joined the team I only really saw the sales aspect
2. Long morning meetings that are repetitive . These meetings were lead by the CEO of that specific office (Watford) who came across as very nonchalant and patronising . He will babble on about how bettering your life outside of the company is worthless . Which to me seemed very sceptical as we live in a country full of opportunities for all ages. It was almost as if he was trying to brainwash people to stay in the company (I use the word trying loosely). He would also boast about how he started at door to door level making peanuts and now he has his own office , tailored suits and a luxury car to lure young , naive people to believe they can do exactly what he did (not to say they can’t but if you do your research on sales companies such as this one you would know it is only a small percentage who make it and they make it by
Deceiving people).
3. Travel - travel expenses are not paid for bare in mind that you’re working 6 days a week on foot . So to arrive to your destination also known as the “field” you would have to either chip in for petrol or buy a bus ticket.
4. There is a lot of power play. The managers are treated like Gods but really do the bare minimum.
5. It’s a cult like atmosphere they will get you to bring your aunties and grandmas if they could. They shun anyone who may be rightfully critical of their shady scheme
6. I saw so many young people straight out of school , college and university. Not knowing that there are free opportunities such as internships and apprenticeships that can further their career in sales and marketing all whilst being paid salary , getting the education by a professional teacher who is trained to teach you every skill you need . If you’re young please get out everything you’re being offered is feasible but with the right education (although the managers may tell you otherwise) Do not waste your skills and talent , I have no doubt you will regret it .
7.They use terminology and phrases that are synonymous with pyramid schemes all over the world please research on pyramid schemes this is what made me change my perspective they will do anything to make you think otherwise .
8. TALK TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS THEY TRY TO ISOLATE YOU AND MAKE YOU THINK THAT PEOPLE’S OPINIONS ARE WORTHLESS EVEN THOUGH THEYRE COMING FROM PEOPE WHO GENUINELY CARE ABOUT YOUR WELL-BEING.
9. Everyone acts as if they’re making CEO money but then they spend their money on suits, travel and business trips … sigh. There’s nothing to really show except fake flexing
